Marketing Health Fitness Services

The Global Private Health & Fitness Business shows the globalization of the health and fitness industry, and its different forms of management according to different countries, the objective being to show the various business models in the fitness industry in seventeen countries around the world and explore their methods of marketing.

Learn useful strategies for marketing health and wellness programs. This important new book presents a cross-section of current research and commentary on wellness and prevention issues. The 17 authors--representing 11 different institutions--are some of the most active health care consultants in the academic community. They discuss studies for hospital based programs, workplace programs, and governmental and educational institutions. Important marketing concepts are used to segment the work into several sections. Included are chapters which help to define the actual product lines which should be grouped into wellness and prevention programs, studies that define several important market segments, and chapters on channels of distribution. This timely volume concludes with an analysis of current research efforts and directions for future research. Marketing for Health and Wellness Programs is essential reading for hospital administrators, faculty physicians at teaching hospitals, public health professors, government health service administration employees, corporate managers and personnel administrators, insurance industry managers, independent health and wellness consultants, and staff members of health trade publications.

A new wellness market is being formed by the convergence of various fields such as functional food, healthcare, pharmaceutical, dental, and fitness. The traditional dental practice evolves towards the model of «smile clinics chains». The traditional pharmacy gives way to genuine retailers with large exhibition spaces, sophisticated merchandising and a wide range within which prescription drugs are only one of the types on sale. The companies in the healthcare industry are gradually miniaturizing and digitalizing their devices. And more, if primary care physicians and dentists use diagnostic equipment once the exclusive domain of clinics and hospitals, and sometimes they buy online through portals, pharmaceutical companies suffer from the competition of cosmetic companies operating in the line of food. With food and functional products - from anti-cholesterol yoghurt that strengthens bones, through dietary supplements – they replace, fir illnesses and diseases which are not serious, some categories of drugs. While gyms and spas on the one hand and clinics on the other come to resemble more and more: the first offer beauty and health treatments, the latter wellness treatments. Thus a new competitive environment that requires special expertise is arising: The Wellness Marketing, where customer and market orientation must be integrated with technological skills essential for success, and where specific strategies are needed and marketing activities targeted. Then what is the identikit of the successful company in the market of Wellness Marketing? The book offers concrete answers, first clearly defining the concept and boundaries of Wellness Marketing, then delving into real cases, the emerging issues, to provide the management of the sector strategic responses and guidance on activities essential to success.

Health Fitness Management, Third Edition, provides an in-depth picture of the challenging and rewarding role of the health and fitness club manager. Leading experts in the fitness industry share their insights in a practical manner, making this text the most authoritative and field-tested guide to fitness management success. Whether they are providing service to members, ensuring club safety and profitability, or motivating staff to perform at their best, health and fitness club managers need the right mix of skills and flexibility to support the success and continued growth of their clubs. This third edition addresses recently emerging topics and offers practical tools that will help health club managers succeed: Opening chapter scenarios set the stage and put readers in the shoes of a club manager. New case studies emphasize the importance of thoroughly understanding legal responsibilities and obligations. Best practices and tips for managing social media pages give the reader practical ways to maximize marketing efforts and grow the business. Reproducible forms save time in creating templates for common agreements and records, such as a membership agreement, an equipment maintenance form, and a guest registration and exercise liability waiver. To further support its applied approach, Health Fitness Management, Third Edition, incorporates updated research and industry trends as it leads readers through key managerial development areas. It starts with organizational fundamentals and the payoffs of thoughtful staff recruitment, training, development, and retention. It then shifts to methods for attracting and retaining members while also increasing profitability with the right mix of products and services. Finally, it reviews operational and facility management functions, covering everything from reading financial statements and maintaining equipment to understanding and managing risk. To aid with retention and for easy reference, The Bottom Line segments sum up the key points to emphasize the most important topics in the text. Learning objectives, key terms, and a list of references round out each chapter to foster a better learning experience. Instructors will have access to an instructor guide, which contains additional practical assignments, and a test package for gauging student comprehension. Written by industry experts, Health Fitness Management, Third Edition, is the fundamental resource for the management and operation of health and fitness facilities and programs. Enhanced with practical scenarios and applied knowledge, it provides a solid foundation for students preparing for a management career in the health and fitness industry, and it serves as an essential reference for professionals already enjoying the challenges and opportunities of club management.

Health Fitness Management, Second Edition, provides an in-depth picture of the varied and rewarding role of the health and fitness club manager. With contributions from leading experts in the fitness industry, several new chapters, a more practical emphasis, enhanced features, and the addition of instructor resources, this second edition is the most authoritative and field-tested guide to management success. Whether soothing disgruntled members, ensuring club safety and profitability, or motivating staff to perform at their best, health and fitness club managers require the right mix of skills and flexibility to support the success and continued growth of their clubs. Both aspiring and practicing club managers can rely on Health Fitness Management to help them acquire and improve their management skills across all areas: Human resources: Understand the importance of organizational development and the payoffs of thoughtful staff recruitment, training, development, retention, and compensation. Sales and marketing: Discover new ways to attract and retain members and increase profitability with the right mix of products and services. Financial management: Learn how to read financial statements and understand and control the risks associated with running a fitness club. Facility maintenance: Implement systems to ensure the upkeep and safety of the facility and its equipment. Program evaluation: Determine the “fitness level” of the club and its programs, capitalize on strengths, and find solutions to improve weak areas. Industry perspective: Understand the history of health and fitness management, its present status, and future trends. Health Fitness Management, Second Edition, has been fully updated and organized for maximum retention and easy reference. Each chapter begins with "Tales From the Trenches," a real-life example that clearly illustrates the chapter’s theoretical focus. Special “The Bottom Line” segments sum up the key points of the chapters in an applied context so readers can see exactly how the information is applied on the job. Learning objectives, key terms, and a list of references and recommended reading round out each chapter to make the material even more comprehensive to students, and a new instructor guide and test package make the text ideal for instructors teaching a course. Practitioners will find the added bonus of many time-saving reproducible forms, including a sample membership agreement, an equipment maintenance form, and a guest registration and exercise waiver. Written by industry experts with more than 300 combined years of experience, Health Fitness Management, Second Edition, is the fundamental resource for the management and operation of health and fitness facilities and programs. Enhanced with practical scenarios and applied knowledge, it provides a solid foundation for students preparing for a management career in the health and fitness industry and serves as an essential reference for professionals already enjoying the challenges and opportunities of club management. For information on system requirements or accessing an E-book after purchase, click here.

Being successful as a sports or fitness professional requires more than just knowing your sport inside out. Without successful marketing, even the best professionals can struggle to attract and retain new customers. The Marketing Handbook for Sports and Fitness Professionals is the companion for coaches hoping to set up or develop their own business. A practical, easy-to-digest guide for both new and established sports and fitness coaches, it includes: - A simple guide to getting your business marketing started - A range of both traditional and electronic marketing techniques - Over 100 templates and real-life examples to create a tailor-made marketing plan - Information on tracking and updating your marketing plan - Advice on generating new customers and retaining current ones - Guidance on putting in place customer service policies For all those fitness professionals who struggle to dedicate time to marketing, this is the only handbook that provides them with all of the tools to gain a competitive edge in the marketplace - using only the time they have available - while ensuring a happy clientele and a growing business.

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Maximum Aerobic Power is a program for everyday athletes over thirty who want to build a powerful aerobic engine and forge a heart of elastic steel - without sacrificing any strength, speed, or power. Enjoy a refreshingly alternative approach to cardiovascular fitness that will help you: - Go faster, for longer. - Get stronger and more resilient to injury. - Lose excess body fat - and keep it off. - Reduce stress, preserve health, and avoid burnout. - Fall in love with cardio training and have more fun. Inside you will find the actual plan we created after running thousands of tests and identifying what works. It will give you all the processes, resources, and methods that we use to build powerful and successful aerobic training plans. By the end of Maximum Aerobic Power, you’ll understand the what, why, and how of crafting the perfect aerobic training plan. Moreover, you'll leave with a 12-month blueprint that you can follow for lasting results.

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